Tornado Outbreak on April 11, 1965 Kills Hundreds in Midwest

Paul Huffmann, NOAA On April 11, 1965, 47 tornadoes descended on the Midwest, leaving 271 dead and more than 3,400...

The Curious Case of the Detroit Kangaroo

"Darwin is the star, not me. I was just walking him down the street for a birthday party."  Javon Stacks,...

CuriosiD: What’s That Smell?

In this episode of CuriosiD, listener Trisha Dring asks ... What's up with the Detroit incinerator? Where is it, what's...

Friday, April 7 is Statewide Astronomy Night [LINKS]

Even on a clear night, stargazing can be a challenge in southeast Michigan. The glow from city lights tends to...

SCOTUS Nominee Gorsuch and His Auto Industry-Related Rulings

The U.S. Senate could vote this week on confirmation of the next Supreme Court Justice: President Trump's Nominee Neil Gorsuch. But the vote...

Researcher Says Tests Link Flint Water to Legionnaires’ Disease

Bre'Anna Tinsley/WDET A researcher says he has developed evidence that the decision to use the Flint River as a water...

Towers of Michigan’s Mackinac Bridge getting new paint job

ST. IGNACE, Mich. (AP) — The Mackinac Bridge's towers are getting a new paint job in the coming years. The...

Flint Mayor: Settlement Marks ‘New Chapter’ In Water Crisis

Karen Weaver This week marked a turning point in the response to the Flint Water Crisis. A federal judge has...

MDEQ: Recycle More Solid Waste

Two groups created by Governor Snyder have released recommendations on how to better manage solid waste in Michigan. The Governor’s...

Is Flint Settlement the Beginning of the End of the Water Crisis?

Jake Neher/WDET A federal judge on Tuesday approved a large settlement for the city of Flint to address its water...

Michigan Farmers Wondering If Migrant Workforce Will Show Up This Year

Michigan’s agriculture industry says it wants a voice in any renegotiation of the North American Free Trade Agreement. Farmers say...

Port Huron Trail Showcases St. Clair River and Regional Cooperation [VIDEO]

    Port Huron's Blue Water River Walk transformed a once-industrial area into a scenic pathway along the St. Clair...